Apple sues US Patent Office over augmented reality trademarks

Apple has again filed a suit against the USPTO following the office's refusing to allow terms such as "Reality Composer" to be trademarked.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 1

Apple, USPTO settle lawsuit over 'Smart Keyboard' trademark

Five years after the US Patent Office rejected Apple's bid to trademark the term "Smart Keyboard," the two sides have agreed to settle their dispute.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 1

Apple wants to control every image of an apple, says Swiss fruit firm

Fruit Union Suisse says Apple is not just contesting its trademark apple logo, it wants to get exclusive rights to all depictions of actual apples.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 17

Apple continues headset trademark spree with 'xrProOS' filings

Apple has reportedly applied for yet another trademark for its mixed-reality headset, with a shell company trying to secure 'xrProOS' in multiple countries.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 1

Apple applies for more 'Reality' trademarks for AR, VR headset

Apple's preparation for a future AR or VR headset launch is continuing, with the company applying for more trademarks using the "Reality" name in a number of territories.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 9

Apple says water bottle logo 'nearly identical' to its own, objects to trademark

Apple is again opposing the trademarking of another company's logo on the grounds that it can readily be confused with its own.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 14

Apple applies for 'iPhone for Life' trademark in Hong Kong

While not yet in use by Apple itself, the phase "iPhone for Life" is in the process of being trademarked by the company in Hong Kong.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 1

Company that sued Apple over 'Memoji' appeals lower court decision

A company that sued Apple over allegedly infringing its "Memoji" trademark has appealed a district court decision that sided with the Cupertino tech giant.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 4

Apple takes Prepear logo trademark fight to Canada

Apple is continuing its efforts to force meal planner app Prepear to change its logo by expanding the fight beyond the United States, with the iPhone maker now going after the company's trademark filing in Canada.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 26

Brazilian Supreme Court to decide whether Apple can use 'iPhone' brand name

The Brazilian Supreme Court is set to decide whether or not Apple can use the "iPhone" trademark in the country.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 10

Apple objects to app's pear logo trademark application

Apple has reportedly objected to a meal planner app's logo of a pear, with the iPhone maker allegedly objecting to a trademark application for a fruit-based logo.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 38

Brazil's highest court to hear 'iPhone' trademark dispute

A Brazilian electronics company has revived a long-running trademark dispute with Apple over the "iPhone" name on Tuesday.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 2

Apple files for Apple Card & Apple Pay Cash trademarks in Canada

Apple is looking at bringing the Apple Card and Apple Pay Cash to Canada, expanding beyond the U.S., according to recent trademark filings.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 18

Apple opposes logo for new German bike path, claiming too many similarities

Apple is reportedly fighting the logo for a new German bike path, arguing that it bears too much similarity to its own.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 30

Apple wins seven-year trademark dispute over the name 'iPad'

US District Judge Liam O'Grady has ruled in favor of Apple and handed RXD Media a defeat in a 2012 trademark dispute over the name 'iPad'

William Gallagher 7 years ago 8

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